Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the strategic importance of e-commerce for Pakistan\u2019s export-driven economic vision and directed the formation of a dedicated committee to devise a roadmap for the sector\u2019s growth.
\nThe Prime Minister was speaking during a meeting with a six-member delegation of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Company, led by its President of International Markets, James Dong, a Prime Minister\u2019s Office news release said.
\nThe delegation appreciated the growing presence of Pakistani entrepreneurs on Alibaba\u2019s global e-commerce platforms. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that over 300,000 locally manufactured Pakistani products are currently being sold on Alibaba\u2019s platforms, and emphasized the need to increase this number substantially.
\nHe instructed relevant authorities to take concrete steps to expand the presence of Pakistani businesses on international e-commerce platforms, which he termed as \u201ca powerful tool to boost exports in the modern digital economy.\u201d
\n\u201cE-commerce is no longer a choice but a necessity. It is a vital pillar in achieving the government\u2019s goal of an export-oriented economy,\u201d the Prime Minister stated. He called for proactive engagement with the private sector to enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access international markets through digital platforms.
\nJames Dong praised the contributions of Pakistani entrepreneurs in global trade and reiterated Alibaba\u2019s commitment to supporting Pakistan\u2019s e-commerce ecosystem. \u201cCurrently, more than 300,000 Pakistani products are listed on Alibaba\u2019s website, with textiles among one of the most in-demand category,\u201d he noted. He further emphasized that Pakistan holds immense untapped potential in the e-commerce sector and expressed Alibaba Group\u2019s strong interest in providing technical training to Pakistani entrepreneurs to help scale up their participation on international platforms. The meeting was also attended by Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman FBR, and senior officials from relevant departments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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